These are cheap mics. Don't waste your money. Seems ridiculous to me that this is offered in the Audiophile community. No audiophile or recording engineer would use it or want to hear a recording made with this crap.

I'm glad you said 'cheap', and not junk. There's definitely worse mics out there! I agree 100% that anyone looking for this type of mic would likely not be buying this. Much better options available, for a bit more. Or just get the MXL 990 with a shock mount for less on Amazon and not wait a month for it.

Senyah. The intended use of this microphone is Voice Over, Podcast, broadcast etc. Yes there are higher priced mics for studio recording, that is not what this is intended for. Nice little bundle at 99 dollars if 5 people get in on the drop..

I stand behind my original comments. I'd suggest you save your money and purchase any number of better options out there: Shure SM7, Electro-voice RE-20, Heil PR 40, etc. if we are talking podcast/broadcast options.
Audio-Technica and Rode offer various options, as well. I have nothing to gain from my comments.